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About

Cathays is a densely populated residential area immediately north of Cardiff city centre. It is dominated by student accommodation due to the presence of Cardiff University's main buildings and student union. The housing largely consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses, many of which are subdivided into flats. The ward's busy atmosphere is defined by its transient population and high concentration of amenities like shops, cafes, and pubs catering to the university community.

The area is structured around several main roads like Cathays Terrace and Crwys Road, which carry significant traffic. A notable local feature is the historic Cathays Cemetery, one of the largest municipal cemeteries in the UK, offering expansive green space amidst the urban environment. The ward also contains the Alexandra Gardens parkland near the civic centre, providing a more formal green area adjacent to university buildings and national institutions like the Welsh National War Memorial.

Area overview

On average Cathays has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 218 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cathays is £50,064 per year. Cathays is home to around 21,821 people, with a population density of about 6,509.7 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
218
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cathays Population
21,821
Population density
6,509.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
97.29(+165%)
Shoplifting
60.77(+776%)
Anti-social behaviour
40.28(+177%)
Public order
27.36(+206%)
Other theft
20.9(+315%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
14,485
66.39%
Other White
1,402
6.43%
Chinese
1,057
4.84%
Indian
839
3.85%
Arab
709
3.25%
Total population: 21,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
11,419
54.65%
Level 4 qualifications or above
6,812
32.6%
No qualifications
938
4.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
784
3.75%
Other
379
1.81%
Total 16+ residents: 20,893

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
4,264
69.12%
Owns outright
704
11.41%
Owns with a mortgage
608
9.86%
Other social rented
297
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
165
2.67%
Total households: 6,169

Property prices in Cathays

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £240,500 in Cathays area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £655,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cathays in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cathays over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats29£150,000
Semi-Detached5£264,000
Terraced50£277,500

10 years median price trend in Cathays

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cathays.

All postcodes in Cathays

CF103EQ

Blackweir Terrace

CF103NL

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF244AA

Salisbury Road

CF244AH

Senghennydd Road

CF244EA

Woodville Road

CF244LZ

Brithdir Street

CF101TL

Cathays

CF102NX

Queen Street

CF103RB

Greyfriars Road

CF103RS

Park Place

CF244AX

Cogan Terrace

CF244DS

Salisbury Road

CF244FA

May Street Gardens

CF244HQ

Maindy Road

CF244PA

Gower Street

CF951AF

Cathays

CF101DW

St Mary Street

CF101EP

Central Square

CF101XD

Castle Street

CF102BG

Crockherbtown Lane

CF103FN

Station Terrace

CF103UD

Crockherbtown Lane

CF244FD

Letty Street Lane

CF244NT

Alexander Street

CF101AX

High Street

CF101LA

Wood Street

CF102AB

Cathays

CF102EN

David Street

CF102FQ

Bute Terrace

CF244AJ

Llantwit Street

CF244JN

Treherbert Street

CF244LR

Cosmeston Street

CF101AD

St Mary Street

CF102GP

Queen Street

CF103DB

St Andrews Crescent

CF103DY

North Road

CF103HA

Cathays

CF244DG

Rhymney Street

CF244LD

Gelligaer Street

CF244PF

Florentia Street

CF102TR

Bridge Street

CF244BY

Harriet Street

CF101EA

Quay Street

CF102GQ

Queen Street

CF102TP

Bridge Street

CF103AE

Greyfriars Road

CF103EH

Colum Road

CF103EX

Llys Y Gored Ddu

CF244AW

Llandough Street

CF244PL

Fairoak Mews

CF244PW

Fairoak Road

CF244QS

Tewkesbury Street

CF101GD

St Mary Street

CF102EH

David Street

CF102TH

Bridge Street

CF103WA

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF244DY

Woodville Road

CF244NG

Crwys Road

CF244PG

Spencer Street

CF102AG

Queen Street

CF103NQ

College Road

CF244BP

Thesiger Street

CF244EZ

May Street

CF101JE

Heol Y Porth

CF101WB

The Hayes

CF103AF

Greyfriars Road

CF103BA

Park Place

CF103BQ

Cathays

CF103BZ

Windsor Place

CF103EA

Blackweir Cottages

CF103EF

Colum Road

CF244DP

Brydges Place

CF244DZ

Woodville Road

CF244NR

Crwys Road

CF101GJ

St John Street

CF101JA

Heol Y Porth

CF102DB

Cathays

CF102DX

Churchill Way

CF103NN

King Edward Vii Avenue

CF244JL

Merthyr Street

CF244PZ

Robert Street

CF244QA

Bruce Street

CF244QR

Tewkesbury Street

CF101AP

Heol Eglwys Fair

CF101AZ

Duke Street Arcade

CF101ET

Park Street

CF101FQ

Caroline Street

CF101FW

Wood Street

CF102GF

Charles Street

CF103AY

Cathays

CF244BJ

Wyeverne Road

CF244HA

Gladys Street

CF244JU

Treherbert Street

CF101SZ

Castle Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.